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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.76, 631.73 and 204.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.76, 631.73 and 204.89 is: 306.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.76 : 631.73 = 204.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.76/631.73 = 204.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.76x = 631.73 × 204.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.76x = 129,432.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,432.51/421.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.88

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